Environmental Officer: Production Grade A (Environmental empowerment services)  needed at Eastern Cape Department: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism

Salary range: R343 842 – R380 145 per annum (OSD)

• Appropriate salary will be determined according to the regulatory framework (based on OSD).
• Centres and employment equity targets:
• Chris Hani Region (x2): Ref. DEDEAT/2025/10/17
• Target: African Female / Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
• Joe Gqabi Region: Ref. DEDEAT/2025/10/18
• Target: African Male / Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Environmental Management, Natural Sciences, Nature Conservation, or another relevant qualification.
• No experience required as per OSD provisions; however, 1–2 years of relevant experience will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s licence is required.

Knowledge, skills, and attributes:

• Knowledge of and experience in community-based natural resource and biological diversity management.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in relevant software.
• Good writing and communication skills.

Knowledge of environmental legislation, including:

• National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
• National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (NEMPA)

Duties:

• Implement environmental empowerment programmes to facilitate the integration of environmental education into formal education structures (schools, institutions of higher learning, etc.).
• Identify and implement environmental capacity-building programmes for the general public and relevant stakeholders.
• Promote and implement environmental awareness programmes within communities.
• Perform and manage administrative and related functions as required.